Millennium Park

The big weekend has arrived: Three days and nights of non-stop music surrounding the 38th annual Chicago Jazz Festival.

Following are my picks for some of the most promising festival events, all unfolding at Millennium Park, near Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue. For details, visit www.chicagojazzfestival.us or www.jazzinchicago.org or phone 312-744-3316.

Also included: best of the after-fest sessions.

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